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1: SPORTING REGULATIONS - GENERAL

Date Circuit Round/s 1.1: TITLE & JURISDICTION: 17 April Cadwell Park 2 The HOT HATCH CHAMPIONSHIP is organised and administered 22/23 May Donington Park 2 by the 750 Motor Club Ltd in accordance with the General 26/27 June Brands Hatch 3 Regulations of Motorsport UK (incorporating the provisions of the 7 August Silverstone (Int) 2 International Sporting Code of the FIA) and these Championship 4 September Oulton Park 2 Regulations. 16/17 October Snetterton 300 3 1. MOTORSPORT UK Championship Permit No: CH2021/R027 2. MOTORSPORT UK Championship Grade: C. 1.6: SCORING: 3: Race Status: Inter-Club / National. 1. Points will be awarded to Competitors listed in the Final Results in

each class as follows:-15; 12; 10; 9; 8; 7; 6; 5; 4; 3. All other 1.2: OFFICIALS: finishers-2; all other starters - 1. Fastest lap per class - 1 point 1. Co-Ordinator: G.Groombridge, Donington Park, Castle subject to a minimum of 2 starters in class. If there are less than 6 Donington, Derbyshire, DE74 2RP starters in any class, points will be 12; 9; 8; 7; 6. If there are less  01332 814548;  [email protected]). than 4 starters in any class, points will be 9; 8; 7. If there is only one 2. Eligibility Scrutineer: R.Blackmore starter in a class, there will be no point awarded for fastest lap. 3. Championship Stewards: 2. The totals from all qualifying rounds (excluding any races which C. Chapman C. Emmerson I.Sowman are abandoned and which are not replaced) less 2 will determine the final championship points positions. 1.3: COMPETITOR ELIGIBILITY: 1 Entrants must: 3. Ties for end-of-season award winning places shall be resolved, when more than one competitor have equal totals, by taking into (a) be fully paid up valid members of the 750 Motor Club and st nd (b) be Registered for the Championship and account the highest number of 1 places, 2 places etc from the (c) be in possession of a valid MOTORSPORT UK Entrants races they are counting as their best total (i.e. their finishing position Licences. in dropped rounds do not get taken into account). If that fails to find a winner their highest or subsequent highest dropped scores will be 2 Drivers and Entrant/Drivers must: (a) Be current Members of the 750 Motor Club and added to their existing total score until a conclusive result is found. (b) be Registered for the Championship and (c) be in possession of valid Competition (Racing) Club Licence, 1.7: AWARDS: as a minimum 1. All awards are to be provided by the Organising Club unless (d) Or be in possession pf the highest grade of national Race agreed otherwise. licence or valid FIA International Licence, together with their ASN’s 2. Per Round: Awards of 1st, 2nd & 3rd in class will be given, subject written consent ((H)26.2. and FIA ISC Article 2.3.7.b applies) to the number of starters as follows:- 2 to 3 starters -1st in Class (e) If participation in the Championship requires absence from only; 4 to 5 starters -1st & 2nd in class only; 6 or more starters - 1st, education a driver, in full time school education is required to have 2nd & 3rd in class. Awards to Highest Placed Golf GTI’s adhering to the approval of their head teacher and a letter stating such approval the regulations in Appendix 3. from their school in order to fulfil registration for the Championship. 3. Championship: Trophies to: A driver shall not take time out of their education to participate in st nd rd motor sport without the prior written approval of their education  1 , 2 & 3 overall. establishment.  1st, 2nd & 3rd in class subject to a minimum of 5 race starts. 3. All necessary documentation must be presented for checking at all  Best prepared . rounds when signing-on.  Highest Placed Novice 1.4: REGISTRATION:  Highest Placed Golf GTI adhering to regulations in 1. All competitors must register for the Championship by returning Appendix 3. the Registration Form with the Registration Fee to the Coordinator 4. Bonuses: prior to the Final Closing date for the first round being entered. 2. The Registration Fee for the season is £135 payable upon  Per Round: Not applicable. registration. For competitors wishing to enter a single event a  Championship: Not applicable registration fee of £25 is payable and points will be awarded for this 5. Presentations: Garlands and Trophies are to be provided for event. If further races are entered the balance of the £130 fee must presentation at the end of each race. Prize money and Bonuses shall be paid. be posted to the Entrants within one month of the results being 3. Registration numbers will be the permanent Competition number declared final after each season. for the Championship. 6. Entertainment Tax Liability: Not applicable. 1.5: CHAMPIONSHIP ROUNDS: 7. Title to all Trophies: In the event of any Provisional Results or Championship Tables being revised after any provisional The HOT HATCH CHAMPIONSHIP will be contested over the presentations and such revisions affecting the distribution of any following rounds: awards the Competitors concerned must return such awards to the 750 Motor Club Competitions Secretary in good condition within 7 days.

2: CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT MEETINGS & RACE PROCEDURES

1. ENTRIES: 1. Competitors are responsible for sending in correct and complete entries with the correct entry fee prior to the closing date for entries before each event.

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2. Incorrect or incomplete entries (Including Driver to be Safety Regulations are complied with at all times. Nominated Entries) are to be held in abeyance until they are 2. Pitlane: The outer lane or lanes are to be kept unobstructed to complete and correct and the date of receipt for acceptance of allow safe passage of at all times. The onus shall be on all entry purposes shall be the date on which the Meeting Organiser Drivers to take all due care and respect the pit lane speed limits. receives the missing or corrected information or fee. 3. Refuelling: May only be carried out in accordance with the 3. Any withdrawal of Entry or Driver/Car changes made after MOTORSPORT UK General Regulations, the Organising Club acceptance of any entry must be notified to the Meeting Regulations, Circuit Management Regulations and the SRs or Final Organisers in writing. D25.1.12. applies. Instructions issued for each Circuit/Meeting. 4. The Entry Fee for each event shall be specified in the SRs and 4. Speed Limit: Pit Lane Speed Limit will be 60 km/h. on the entry form. 5. Reserves will be listed in the Final List of Entries published with 8. RACE FINISHES: After taking the Chequered Flag drivers are Final Instructions or in a Bulletin. required to: I. progressively and safely slow down 2. BRIEFINGS: Organisers should notify Competitors of the times and II. remain behind any competitors ahead of them, locations for all briefings in the Final Instructions for the meetings. III. return to the Pit Lane Entrance/Paddock Entrance as Competitors must attend all briefings. instructed, IV. comply with any directions given by Marshals or Officials 3. QUALIFICATION PRACTICE: V. keep their helmets on and harnesses done up while on the 1. Should any Practice session be disrupted the Clerk of the Course circuit or in the pitlane. shall not be obliged to resume or re-run the session; the decision of the Clerk of the Course shall be final. 9. RESULTS: All Practice Timesheets, Grids, Race Results are to be 2. Each driver shall complete a minimum of 3 laps in the car to be deemed Provisional until all vehicles are released by Scrutineers after raced, and in the correct session, in order to qualify Post Practice/Race Scrutineering and/or after completion of any (MOTORSPORT UK Regulations Q12.4). Judicial or Technical Procedures. (MOTORSPORT UK regulation (D)26.3.) 4. RACES: Should any race be disrupted the Clerk of the Course shall not be obliged to resume or rerun the race ((Q)12.15) (1.6.4. above 10. TIMING MODULES: The 750 Motor Club utilises transponder- applies) based timing and competitors must have a compatible transponder fitted and working and advise the race organisers of its number prior 5. STARTS: to the event. Compatible transponders include the AMB TRANX 260 1. All cars will be released to form up on the grid prior to the start and MyLaps X2 & TR2 models. in formation as specified on the grid sheet. 2. The start will be via Standing start. The minimum Countdown 11. QUALIFICATION RACES: If any event is oversubscribed the procedures/audible warnings sequence shall be:- Organising Club may at their discretion run Qualification Races. I. 1 minute to start of Green Flag/Pace Lap - Start

Engines/Clear Grid. 12. OPERATION OF SAFETY CAR: As Q4.9.1 II. 30 Seconds - Visible and audible warning for start of Green

Flag/Pace Lap. 13. ONBOARD CAMERAS: All competitors are required to carry an III. A five second board will be used to indicate that the grid is on board, in car camera that records to an SD (or micro-SD) card that complete. must be capable of recording HD footage that can be played back on a IV. The red lights will be switched on five seconds after the standard laptop. Recordings from the cameras may be used where board is withdrawn. there is an incident which is subsequently brought before the Clerk of 3. Any car removed from the grid after the 1 minute stage or the Course for investigation. driven into the pits on the Green Flag lap shall be held in the

pitlane and may start the race after the last car has passed the It is the competitor’s sole responsibility to ensure safe installation and startline or pitlane exit, whichever is the later to take the start from effective operation of the camera equipment. At all times cameras the grid. must be fitted in accordance with MOTORSPORT UK regulations and 4. Any driver unable to start the Green Flag/Pace lap or start are be approved by the Chief Scrutineer in accordance with J.5.21 required to indicate their situation as per MOTORSPORT UK Cameras must be mounted in a position such that the steering wheel Regulation (Q)12.11.2. In addition any driver unable to maintain and track in clear view. The unit must always be switched on and be grid positions on the Green Flag Lap, to the extent that ALL other recording when the car is on track during any official free practice, cars are ahead of them, may complete the Green Flag lap but qualification session and race. MUST remain at the rear of the last row of the grid but ahead of

any cars to be started with a time delay. The onus is on the competitor to ensure that the camera unit battery 5. In the event of any starting lights failure the Starter will revert is charged, the camera switched on to record and manage the storage to use of the National Flag. to ensure enough space is available on which to record during the

above-mentioned sessions. 6. SESSION RED FLAG: Should the need arise to stop any race or In the event that no recording is available when requested by the practice, RED LIGHTS will be switched on at the Startline and RED Organisers or Clerk of the Course for judicial purposes then the FLAGS will be displayed at the Startline and at all Marshals Signalling following penalties will be applied by the Clerk of the Course. Points around the Circuit. This is the signal for all drivers to cease circulating at racing speeds, to slow to a safe and reasonable pace and a. First offence – Championship Reprimand to return to the pit lane, during practice, and to the starting grid area, b. Championship Points Deduction – Equivalent to an 8th during a race, unless otherwise directed by officials. Cars may not place finish. enter the Pits unless directed to do so. Work on cars already in the Pits c. Disqualification. must cease when a race is stopped.

3: SPECIFIC CHAMPIONSHIP REGULATIONS 7. PITS, PADDOCK & PITLANE SAFETY:

1 Pits & Paddock: Competitors must ensure that the 1. In the event of any rounds being oversubscribed the Organising MOTORSPORT UK, Circuit Management and Organising Club Club may, in liaison with the Championship Coordinator, at their

Hot Hatch Championship SPORTING & TECHNICAL REGULATIONS 2021 PUBLISHED VERSION: Page 3 of 11 – issued 19/01/2021 discretion run Qualification races as per 2.11 of these regulations. b) Fine. The may be also applied in the case of a driver Alternatively at double header race meetings, should there be receiving three reprimands from the Championship Stewards in one sufficient space within the timetable, the Organising Club may divide season. the grid after qualifying into 3 separate Groups. The Groups will then c) Time or Grid Penalties form 3 races whereby each competitor participates in two races. All 3 d) Suspension from all or part of the Championship. This may races will be eligible for full championship points. also be applied in the case of a driver receiving two fines from the Championship Stewards in one season. At each Round of the championship Race 1 grid positions will be determined by each competitor’s fastest lap time in Qualifying. At 5: TECHNICAL REGULATIONS double header meetings, the grid positions for Race 2 will be determined by the finishing order in Race 1. 5.1: INTRODUCTION: The following Technical Regulations are set out in accordance with 2. The Championship co-ordinator reserves the right to request the the MOTORSPORT UK specified format and it should be clearly fitting of a 750MC owned data logging system to any car prior to understood that if the following texts do not clearly specify that you competition. Failure to comply will result in disqualification can do it, you must work on the principle that you cannot. The fact that some modifications are mentioned as prohibited does not imply 4: SPECIFIC CHAMPIONSHIP PENALTIES: that others are allowed. STANDARD: The word ‘standard’ used within these technical In accordance with Section C of the current MOTORSPORT UK regulations as a description of components is to be interpreted as Yearbook per ‘Standard Part’ defined in Section B – Nomenclature & definitions in the MOTORSPORT UK Blue Book. Checking will be by comparison to spare parts supplied by the manufacturer’s official 4.1: INFRINGEMENT OF TECHNICAL REGULATIONS: agent or by any other means necessary to ensure compliance. It applies to the specified component/s from the manufacturer’s parts 1. Arising from post practice Scrutineering or Judicial Action: list for the model / engine shown on the entry form or registration Minimum Penalty: The provisions of MOTORSPORT UK Regulations: form. No modifications permitted beyond the repair or adjustment C3.3. processes specifically specified by the manufacturers’ workshop 2. Arising from post race Scrutineering or Judicial Action: Minimum manual or microfiche.’ Checking will be by comparison to spare Penalty: The provisions of MOTORSPORT UK Regulations: C3.5.1 (a) parts supplied by the manufacturer’s official agent or by any other and (b). means necessary to ensure compliance.

For infringements deemed to be of a more serious nature the Clerk of 5.2: GENERAL DESCRIPTION: the Course will invoke the provisions of Regulation C3.5.1 (c). The 750 Motor Club Hot Hatch Championship is designed to offer competitors a great deal of freedom in tuning a production based whilst at the same time providing a framework that 4.2: ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC CHAMPIONSHIP PENALTIES: keeps cars competitive and cost effective. The class structure will

be organised on a bhp (at the flywheel) per tonne basis as 1. In the case of a driver being excluded from a race, the Clerk of follows, where the vehicle weight is inclusive of the driver: Course will impose the penalties set out in MOTORSPORT UK

Regulation C3.5.1 a & b and may impose the penalty set out in Class Definition MOTORSPORT UK Regulation C3.5.1 c. A 200bhp/tonne 2. In order to maintain standards of conduct, the Championship B 175bhp/tonne Organisers will monitor all Officials/Observers reports of adverse C 145bhp/tonne behavior at race meetings. If any individual is included on two such

reports during one racing season the Championship Organisers will With the exception of the Cooper R53 which is permitted in request the Clerk of Course at future race meetings to consider Class A & B, forced induction engines are not permitted. Four Wheel specific observation of that driver’s conduct. Drive is not permitted. 3. The Clerk of Course may impose a “Stop-Go” or “Drive through” penalty during a race in accordance with MOTORSPORT UK Regulation Drivers must declare their vehicle power at the flywheel and Q.12.26. vehicle weight at the time of registration. Drivers may be 4. Any Competitor who is penalized under the Championship Sporting requested to take their vehicle (at their own expense) to one of the Regulations at any stage of a Championship event and receives an Championship designated rolling roads either prior to participation or allocation of penalty points on their race license in accordance with after competing (including the 750 Motor Club mobile MAHA dyno) MOTORSPORT UK Regulations, will receive a Championship points where the car will be power tested in order to assess whether it is deduction equal to the number of penalty points which were allocated. within the correct class limit. Failure to comply will result in Should the same competitor receive penalty points at another round of exclusion The designated rolling road centres for the Championship the Championship then the number of Championship points deducted (including the 750 Motor Club mobile MAHA dyno) will all use MAHA will be double the number of penalty points applied. If penalty points LPS 3000 or FPS 2700 equipment. are applied at a third round, then the Championship points deducted will be triple this number, and quadrupled at the forth occurrence of A list of designated locations can be found in Appendix 1 to these such a penalty etc. This may result in a driver receiving a negative regulations. score.

5. Championship Stewards are also empowered to consider any 5.3: SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: request from the Championship co-ordinator to penalize any Cars must comply with the relevant sections of MOTORSPORT UK Competitor for any breach of Championship regulations and, after Regulations K. Roll cages must be as per MOTORSPORT UK blue holding a formal hearing if they deem it necessary, to impose a book section K1. Driver and passenger door bars are mandatory. penalty in accordance with MOTORSPORT UK Regulation C.2.1.1

(subject to the rights of appeal provided for in Section C.) 5.4: GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS & EXCEPTIONS: 6. One or more of the following may be imposed by the Championship All cars must comply with the requirements of sections J and Q of Stewards as appropriate; the current MOTORSPORT UK Yearbook. All vehicles must be of a) Reprimand

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sound construction and mechanical condition and be well canards and flat floors are not permitted. Bonnet must remain in the maintained. normal position and, when closed, must not have any non-standard gaps at any of their edges. Fitment of tape, sealant or addition of any 5.5: ACCEPTABLE CARS: material of any type to close body gaps (e.g. bonnet to wing) is prohibited. Any production hatchback that has been sold in the UK. Non 4. Silhouette: Any in contravention of 5.6.1.4. may be considered at the organiser’s discretion. 5. Ground Clearance: Any in contravention of 5.6.1.5.

5.6: BODYWORK: 5.7: ENGINE:

1. Modifications Permitted: All classes: Any production engine originally produced by the manufacturer or 1. General: Mandatory fitment of laminated windscreen. All other manufacturing group (i.e VAG – Audi Group or PSA – windows (not sunroof) may be replaced with Lexan. The addition of Peugeot/Citroen) in question. Engine power at the flywheel (in bhp) colourless safety film to the glass is permitted. must be declared at the time of registration. The organisers reserve 2. Interior: Driver's seat must be replaced with a competition seat the right to power test any vehicle on a portable dyno / rolling road fitted in accordance with K2.2. Passenger seat, floor coverings, roof under parc fermé conditions after a race or qualifying session. Failure lining, radio/stereo units speakers and associated wiring may be to comply will result in exclusion removed. Tools must be removed. Spare wheels must be removed. 1. Modifications Permitted: Modifications to head and block are Additional and/or replacement instruments are permitted; Steering free, but must be based on the original standard parts. Crankshaft, wheel may be changed. Airbags must be removed. Glass sunroofs connecting rods, pistons, valves, camshafts and inlet and exhaust must be removed or replaced as per MOTORSPORT UK regulation manifolds are all free. Cylinder capacity may be increased or Q19.14.6. Electric window winding mechanisms may be replaced by a decreased by modifying cylinder bore and/or piston stroke. manual window winding mechanisms, all weather strips/channels must 2. Modifications Prohibited:. Forced induction is not permitted, be retained. It is permitted to remove the standard heating, air with the exception of the R53 Mini Cooper which much adhere to the conditioning and ventilation system. If the standard heating system is regulations set out in Appendix 2. Cars in Class C may not use removed then a windscreen demisting solution must be installed. An multiple throttle bodies or a carburettor setup with more than two interior rear view mirror must be fitted to the left of the driver (or right throttle butterflies. if the car is left hand drive). Interior door panels may be removed or 3. Location: Engines must retain their original orientation within replaced with those of an alternative material, central locking and the car. manual interior door lock switches must be disabled. 4. Oil/Water cooling: Water radiators are free in terms of 3. Exterior: Wing mirrors are free. The standard engine bay cover number, location and capacity. Engine and gearbox oil coolers are locking mechanism must be disabled; only bonnet pins may be used to permitted and are free. Additional ducting is permitted. Sump type secure the engine bay cover in the closed position. Replacement body and material is free. Oil control systems (such as an accumulator panels must be of original shape but may be of a different material sump) are also permitted. and thickness. Holes may be made in the front and rear bumpers for 5. Induction Systems: Induction systems are free. The crankcase cooling purposes. Vents may be fitted in the bonnet for cooling breather must recirculate or vent directly to a catch tank. purposes. Modifications to the inside of the wheel arch are permitted 6. Exhaust systems: Exhaust systems are free but must comply to provide clearance is permitted. with MOTORSPORT UK regulations J 5.16.1 – 5.16.7. 4. Silhouette: No alterations to standard with the exception of the 7. Ignition systems: Ignition systems are free. Engine following: a front splitter with a maximum protrusion of 7cm from the management systems (ECUs) are free, provided that they do not front of the bumper and 5cm from the side of the bumper. Wheel arch provide any kind of traction control. The ECU make and model must extensions are permitted in Classes A & B, providing they do not be declared at time of registration, and any changes must be increase the width or length of the vehicle by more than 50mm declared in writing to the championship coordinator. ECUs may only beyond the original factory bodywork for the base model of the vehicle have one map loaded at any given time; the championship eligibility being used (i.e. 25mm per side). Wheels may not exceed the widths scrutineer has the right to interrogate a competitors ECU at any detailed in 5.13. A single element aerodynamic rear wing is permitted. time. Such devices must not extend beyond the maximum width of the Fuel delivery systems: Fuel delivery systems including pumps, vehicle, above the maximum height of any roof and such devices must injectors, filters and tanks are free subject to meeting MOTORSPORT not extend longitudinally from the bodywork by more than 100mm. UK safety requirements. Non-standard side skirts are permitted but must not extend past the maximum width of the vehicle and not contravene the ground 5.8: SUSPENSION: clearance regulation. 5. Ground Clearance: It is permitted to alter the ride height. Under no circumstance can any part of the bodywork, or of the suspended 1. All Classes: Suspension is free, but must use the original pick- part of the car excluding the exhaust system, be below a up points which may not be modified. horizontal plane passing 50mm above the ground, the car being in 2. Dampers and springs are free; dampers must be no more than normal racing trim with the driver aboard. A gauge of 50mm may be 3 Way adjustable. used by Scrutineers before or after races or practice to check the 3. It must not be possible for the driver to make any changes to ground clearance; the vehicle may be stationary or moving during any the suspension geometry whilst seated in the cockpit. testing. Electronically adjustable suspension systems are not permitted. The wheelbase and track may be modified by using bolt on 2. Modifications Prohibited: hub extensions or wheel offsets. Wheels must remain within the bodywork. All Classes: 5.9: TRANSMISSIONS: 1. General: The exterior of the car must be standard for the model being raced. Class A & B: 2. Interior. A full width dashboard must be used. Gearboxes must be a standard production unit from the original 3. Exterior: Additional aerodynamic devices including rear diffusers, manufacturer and remain in their original location and orientation

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within the vehicle 3. Construction & Materials: As above. 1. Permitted modifications: Aftermarket gear kits are permitted. 4. Dimensions: Wheel Diameter must be no greater than 18.” Differentials are free but may not be electronically controlled. Wheel width must be no greater than 9". Offset is free. 2. Prohibited modifications: Fully sequential gearboxes are not permitted, with the exception of genuine X65 and X85 5.13: TYRES Clio Cup cars which may use the Sadev sequential gearboxes as Any MOTORSPORT UK List 1A, 1B or 1C tyre is permitted. The fitted by Renault Sport (X65 – Part No: 77 11 155 140 & X85 Part maximum permitted width in Class A is 235mm, for the avoidance No: 77 11 160 004) but must carry a weight penalty, see 5.14. doubt no tyre with manufacturer markings indicating a width greater 3. Transmissions & Drive ratios: Gearbox and final drive ratios than 235mm will be permitted. Tyre profile is free. For Class B the are free. The use of any aftermarket electronic traction control maximum permitted width is 225mm, for the avoidance of doubt no device is prohibited tyre with manufacturer markings indicating a width greater than Class C: 235mm will be permitted. Tyre profile is free. For Class C the Gearboxes must be a standard production unit from manufacturer or maximum permitted width is 215mm, for the avoidance doubt no manufacturing group (i.e VAG – Volkswagen Audi Group or PSA – tyre with manufacturer markings indicating a width greater than Peugeot/Citroen) and remain in their original location and orientation 215mm will be permitted. Tyre profile is free. No alteration to the within the vehicle tyre from the manufacturer’s specification is permitted. Re-cutting, 1. Permitted modifications: N/A re-grooving or in any other way modifying the tread pattern is not 2. Prohibited modifications: Limited slip differentials are not permitted. All the manufacturer’s data must be clearly visible. Buffing permitted unless fitted as standard to the specific make and model of sidewalls to remove data is prohibited. Tyres must be to MoT of vehicle. requirements in every respect. The use of tyre heating/heat 3. Transmissions & Drive ratios: The use of any aftermarket retention devices, tyre treatments and compounds is prohibited. electronic traction control device is prohibited. Gearbox and final drive ratios must remain as standard for the model being raced. 5.14: VEHICLE WEIGHT: Vehicle & Driver weight must be declared at the time of registration. 5.10: ELECTRICS The minimum vehicle weight for individual cars will be calculated from 1. Exterior Lighting: All cars must be fitted with two rear brake the declared or tested power of the vehicle. This figure must be lights which must be fully functional at all times, all other exterior displayed as a graphic on the side window of each car. Vehicles fitted lights are optional with the exception of 5.10:2 with a sequential gearbox including X65 and X85 Cup 2. Rear Warning Light: An MOTORSPORT UK approved or FIA Cars will remain in their relevant class based on power-to-weight, but homologated LED rear warning light is mandatory and must be must carry a "sequential box penalty ballast" of 30kg. The sequential mounted in accordance with MOTORSPORT UK regulations. Non gearbox penalty ballast must not be included in the weight declared integral rear fog lights may be removed. Integral rear fog lights must for class eligibility. All ballast must be clearly labelled and installed in be rendered inoperative. accordance with J5.15.2-4 in the passenger foot well or passenger 3. Batteries: There are no restrictions on type or location of seat position and be visible for inspection at any time. batteries, subject to MOTORSPORT UK regulations. A battery and electric starter motor must be fitted and be capable of repetitive 5.15: FUEL TANK / FUEL starts. No external (slave) batteries may be used 1. Types: Free. A non-return valve must be incorporated in the vent 4. Generators: A fully working alternator and pulley must be fitted system. and electrically connected so that the standard battery charging 2. Locations: If present, the standard fuel tank must be in standard function is providing a charge to the onboard battery. position. The location of aftermarket tanks is free subject to meeting MOTORSPORT UK safety criteria.3. Fuel: Only petrol as defined in 5.11: BRAKES Section B Nomenclature & Definitions, Pump Fuel a) section of the MOTORSPORT UK Yearbook for the current year and Class A & B: complying with BSEN228 may be used; fuel which exceeds the 1. Permitted Modifications: Brake callipers, disks and pads are stated RON (max) levels in Appendix 1 of Section B free. Deformation or removal of back plates is permitted. Fitting of Nomenclature & Definitions is prohibited even if it is alternative brake piping/hosing is permitted. Brake bias valves are sold/promoted as being legal for UK Competition and/or obtainable permitted. ABS where fitted as standard may be disabled or from ‘roadside’ pumps. The use of additives by competitors which removed. Cars not originally fitted with ABS may be retrofitted with boost the octane rating (RON) in any petrol is prohibited. At the end the ABS system from the same model only. of practice and the race at least 3 litres of petrol from the tank of the 2. Prohibited Modifications: Carbon discs are not permitted. competing car must be available to the scrutineers for analysis. Class C: Compliance with minimum weight for the car will be taken before the 1. Permitted Modifications: Deformation or removal of back petrol is removed. plates is permitted. Fitting of alternative brake piping/hosing and permitted, use of a brake bias valve is permitted. ABS if fitted may 5.16: SILENCING: be disabled. Discs may be replaced by `non-genuine' parts of All vehicles must comply with the relevant maximum noise limits set standard dimensions, discs may be cross-drilled or grooved. Brake out in MOTORSPORT UK Blue Book regulation J. Chart 5.18. pads are free. 2.Prohibited Modifications 5.17: NUMBERS & CHAMPIONSHIP DECALS Brake callipers must be standard for the model of car being raced. 1. Positions: Championship Sponsor’s decals must take preference to any other decals. Failure to comply will render the vehicle and driver ineligible 5.12: WHEELS / STEERING to race. Steering rack is free and may be either powered or manual. 2. Suppliers: Sponsors and Club decals will be available at the first If fitted with a steering lock, this should be rendered inoperative, Championship race in which the vehicle is entered. unless the vehicle is driven to the circuit on the highway. 1. Permitted Options: Wheels may be steel or alloy only. 2. Prohibited Options: Magnesium wheels are not permitted

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Appendix 1: Nominated MAHA Rolling Roads:

Marlin Motor Engineers TI Motorsport Tel: 01763 (Milton Keynes) (Stoke) 208043 Unit 4‐5 Wellington Place TI Motorsport LTD Bletchley Tegiwa House Milton Keynes Sutherland Road Buckinghamshire ST3 1HZ MK3 5NA Tel: 01782 950315 Tel: 01908 366256

Revivals Alive Tuning (Duxford) (Louth) Revivals Garage Unit 1 & 2 Lodge Road Meridien Centre Thriplow, Royston Belvoir Way Herts Fairfield Industrial Est. SG8 7RN Louth Tel: 01763 208043 Lincolnshire LN11 0LQ Tel: 01472 812900

750 Motor Club (Mobile Dyno) Raceworx Donington Park Performance Castle Donington Centre (Scotland) Derbyshire Unit 2 Block 1 Hunting Park, DE74 2RP Livingston EH54 5QS Tel: 07483 161958

RE Performance (Swindon) Scuderia House, Newcombe Drive, Swindon SN2 1EG Tel: 01793 278069

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Specific Engine Regulations for the R53 Mini for use in The series is for VW MK2 Golf GTi cars running 16 valve 1.8 litre four Classes A & B. The following items relating to the R53 Mini cylinder engines designated KR as supplied fitted to the Golf GTI 16V must be adhered to in order for the car to be able to models These models must have been produced in Germany for sale compete in Class A or B. to the general public as shown in sales brochures and obtained through the United Kingdom VW dealer network. 1. ENGINE: The Championship is intended to provide close racing between Engine Code: W11B16 drivers and not a technical challenge for preparation experts. The intention of the technical regulations is to create a car that is as safe All internal engine parts must be unmodified standard BMW MINI as possible, fun to drive and yet remain as close to standard as parts unless specifically permitted in these regulations. It is the possible. If you are contemplating any modifications about which competitor’s responsibility to ensure that no prohibited modifications you are unsure, you should call upon the Championship Eligibility have been carried out even if they are using an engine not Scrutineer for a decision. Competitors should assume that unless a assembled by them. No modifications are permitted beyond the modification is specifically permitted, that any modification is repair or adjustment processes specifically described within prohibited. manufacturers workshop manual. Cars must be presented to a high standard. Excessive corrosion, Cylinder heads must be ‘as cast’ and unmodified. It is permitted poor paintwork or significant bodywork damage may result in resurface the gasket mating face of the cylinder head and block. exclusion from the race / practice entered

Modifications Permitted: 2 Safety Requirements No modifications are permitted beyond the repair or adjustment processes as specified in the manufacturers workshop manual. 2.1 All MOTORSPORT UK Regulation Section K, Section J and Section Replacement of valves, valve guides and valve seats must be with Q Safety Criteria apply as relevant and the following: parts of standard pattern and material. Flywheels - may use either the standard dual mass flywheel, or a be i) A suitable FIA approved competition seat designed for use with a replaced with a single mass flywheel. six-point harness and with appropriate mountings must be fitted Front Crankshaft pulley, is free but must remain the standard according to MOTORSPORT UK Regulation [K 2.2]. It is strongly diameter. recommended to fit a seat which includes lateral head restraints and Supercharger Pulley – may be standard or a reduction pulley of a is compatible with an FIA approved HR Device. diameter up to 15% less than standard. Intercooler – may be replaced with an aftermarket version. i) A suitable harness of six-point design and carrying an FIA approved label must be fitted in accordance with MOTORSPORT UK Modifications Prohibited: Regulation [K2.1.4] It is specifically prohibited to modify inlet ports, exhaust ports and combustion chambers in any way. Camshaft profiles and cam timing ii) It is mandatory to incorporate the use of the FIA approved HR must remain as standard may be non-standard. Device fitted in accordance with FIA Regulations. iii) A plumbed-in fire extinguisher with a minimum capacity of 2.25 Location: litres is required in accordance with MOTORSPORT UK Regulation [K Position and mounting method must be standard for the model being 3.2] raced. Uprated mounting bushes are permitted. 2.2 A rollcage as defined by Section K must be fitted and the Oil/Water cooling: following; Water radiators may be replaced with aftermarket versions. Engine i) Door bars must be fitted in accordance with MOTORSPORT UK oil coolers are permitted. Regulation [K 1.3.5] ii) Optional reinforcement members may be fitted in accordance Induction Systems: with MOTORSPORT UK Regulation [K 1.3.5] The induction system on the engine side up to, and including the iii) Protective padding must be fitted in accordance with throttle body must remain standard. The air intake components on MOTORSPORT UK Regulation [K 1.3.6] and [K 1.6.6]. the atmosphere side of the throttle body are free. The supercharger iv) The roll cage may only be attached to the bodyshell via the 6 must be standard. Both Pre and Post 2004 Superchargers are mounting feet. permitted. No other modifications are permitted. 2.3 There should be towing eyes with minimum internal Exhaust systems: diameter of 60mm securely fixed to the main structure of the Exhaust systems must exit at the rear of the vehicle. The system vehicle, front and rear, within the confines of the body to enable the must contain an operational catalytic converter that all exhaust vehicle to be moved in accordance with MOTORSPORT UK gases must travel through. Regulation [ Q 19.1.3] In respect to front towing eye, this may not The remainder of the exhaust system including silencer is free. protrude beyond the vertical plane of the front bumper by more than 10mm. For the avoidance of doubt this precludes the use of the Ignition systems / Engine management: standard towing eye in its standard location, competitors must find The ECU, spark plugs and coil are free. an alternative.

Fuel delivery systems: 2.4 In order to allow the Eligibility Scrutineer to affix seals, The entire fuel delivery system is free. every installed engine must have 1.6mm holes drilled in at least two adjacent sump bolts and two adjacent rocker/cam cover bolts. Appendix 3: 2.5 Engines may be sealed from the cars first event. Thereafter Specific Regulations for the Mk2 Golf GTI. the seals must be in place at all times. If a seal needs to be removed 1 General Description for any reason, the seal may only be removed in the presence of the Eligibility Scrutineer

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xii) The wheel arch liners may be removed and the inner lip of the 2.6 To facilitate technical scrutineering, engines may be power wheel arch may be “rolled” to prevent fouling the tyre but no tested with mobile rolling road. material may be removed

Any engines which exceed any of the maximum permitted power xiii) Post-facelift big bumpers may be fitted to pre-facelift small measurements of 160bhp will be sealed and retested. If a second bumper cars. reading exceeds these figures then, the car will be subject to further investigation. This will include further power testing on a rolling road 3.2 Interior and may also include engine strip and internal investigation. i) All passenger seating must be removed. The driver’s seat must The organisers reserved the right to power test vehicles using a be replaced as per Championship Regulation portable rolling road at any of the scheduled events. The results of these portable rolling road tests may be used to indicate whether [5.3.1.i]. The front passenger seat may be replaced with a further testing/examination of the engine is necessary. competition seat, fitted as per MOTORSPORT UK Regulation [K 2.2].

2.7 Pattern parts meeting original manufacturer’s specification ii) Any interior trim including dashboard trim, carpeting and sound are permitted. proofing may be removed.

3 Chassis iii) Window winding mechanisms, boot and door locks and catches must remain in place but can be disabled for safety reasons. The construction type, design and material must remain as standard. iv) Windscreen vents must remain to allow demisting. Driver and Lightening or reducing the chassis strength is prohibited. Additional passenger facing vents may be removed. strengthening of the chassis is prohibited (e.g. seam welding). The chassis as produced by the manufacturer with the original material 3.3 Modifications prohibited must be retained in all aspects in respect of material, thickness and contour. For the benefit of doubt, chassis is defined here to include i) Silhouette must remain as standard. All spoilers, dams, splitters, the body shell, all internal cross members and bracketry, wings, aerofoils and diffusers are prohibited other than that mentioned in doors, bonnet, boot-lid, roof and panels. Proprietary body repair Championship Regulation [5.6.1.xii]. materials are permitted. ii) All window glass must be retained as originally fitted. If nets are 4. Bodywork used to cover open side windows then the glass must still be retained. MOTORSPORT UK Regulations [J 5.2] and [Q 19] apply. iii) Material, thickness and profile of external body panels may not be changed. 4.1 Modifications permitted but not mandated iv) Plan must be as standard with no extensions to wheel arches permitted. i) All sound proofing and heat shielding material may be removed v) Wheel arches may not be modified to increase wheel clearance. ii) Mechanically operated items may replace electrically operated vi) The use of any undertrays, diffusers or any other aerodynamic items. It is not permitted to replace an electrically operated part with device fitted to the underside of the vehicle is prohibited. a nonstandard alternative mechanical part or mechanism. All mechanical parts must be fully functioning. 5 Engine iii) Sunroof mechanisms can be removed entirely. If the sunroof MOTORSPORT UK Regulations [J 5.4] applies panel is removed it must be replaced with a steel sheet at least the same material and thickness as the roof skin. MOTORSPORT UK i) Only the 16 valve four-cylinder engine (designated KR code) Regulation [Q 19.14.6] applies. fitted to the VW Golf GTi 16 Valve is eligible. iv) A strut brace between the front strut towers may be fitted. v) A strut brace between the rear strut towers may be fitted. ii) Cleaning and decoking of the cylinder head is permitted but polishing, deburring, machining or any other modifications are vi) Items originally fitted as optional extras to the vehicle may be prohibited so that the original surface finish shall remain untouched. removed. This includes, cruise control, air conditioning, headlamp wash/wipe, front fog lights and in-cabin headlamp height adjuster iii) The cylinder head may be skimmed to a minimum height of 118.5mm (measured through cylinder head bolt holes). vii) Door cards may be removed. If removed, they must be replaced with an alternative panel that protects the driver from sharp edges iv) The crank journals may be machined, to solely permit the fitting and the intrusion of metal structures in the event of a side impact. of proprietary oversize bearings. viii) Number plates may be removed. v) The cylinder bores may be bored out to permit the fitment of oversize pistons, the maximum overbore piston diameter is 82mm ix) Headlamps may be covered with protective tape provided they for both classes. Pistons must be of same weight, dimension, are not coloured red. compression ratio and design of OEM equipment. x) The bonnet catch mechanism may be replaced as per vi) The Cambelt pulley can be replaced for an adjustable item. The MOTORSPORT UK Regulation [Q 19.2.6]. The bonnet must be original chain pulleys and key ways must be used on the 16 valve secured by surface mounted bonnet pins. engine, modifications to the camshaft chain pulleys are prohibited, and these must remain as standard and in their original 16V (KR xi) The rear seat bracket/mount may be removed. Five Door cars Code) Specification. may also remove the rear window winding mechanisms. vii) Balancing of the reciprocating parts is allowed. This is restricted to a maximum of 3 pistons / connecting rods.

Hot Hatch Championship SPORTING & TECHNICAL REGULATIONS 2021 PUBLISHED VERSION: Page 9 of 11 – issued 19/01/2021 viii) The standard flywheel and clutch assembly weights are iv) The front camber can be adjusted to a maximum of 3 degrees 10kg and these must be within ±1% of these figures. using the original adjustment method only. Rear camber can be a maximum of 1.5 degrees. The use of minimal shim plates behind the ix) Camshafts must be Standard UK Specification. It is not permitted rear hubs to achieve this is permitted. to re-profile or regrind camshafts. v) Front toe is free and rear toe must be between 30' toe in and 30' toe out (across axle) x) The cylinder block upper face can be machined but the height vi) Ground clearance as measured from the lowest point of the car, must be no less than 277.8mm (measured between top and bottom including the exhaust system shall be no less than 75mm whilst faces) meeting minimum weight requirements as per 5.14(i) with the driver seated in the normal driving position. xi) The original radiator cowling may be removed but non-standard cowling is prohibited. 6.2 Modifications prohibited xii) Coolant hose material is free and hoses may be modified to i) No changes to suspension pick up points are permitted. accommodate an additional temperature sender. ii) Rod ends or other spherical bearings are not permitted xiii) Cars are allowed to fit the 8 valve specification radiator and OEM iii) It is not permitted to have dampers that contain mechanisms to air con spec radiators are also permitted. alter damping at different speeds (3 way or more). Remote reservoirs on dampers are prohibited. Damper stems must be a xiv) An oil cooling system consisting of oil radiator, oil filter head and maximum of 28mm. associated pipework may be fitted solely for the purpose of reducing engine oil temperature. iv) Anti roll bars must be standard (18mm front and 20mm rear), they must be connected in the original locations. xv) The standard sump may have baffles, a baffle plate, crank scraper or windage tray fitted to prevent oil starvation. No other v) Wheelbase and track must be standard subject to differences sump modifications are permitted. created by alterations allowed in Championship Regulation [5.8.1]. xvi) It is not permitted to run a mixture of engine components, vi) All suspension components will be of the same design and made either mechanical or electrical. Engines must use the correct of the same material as that on the standard vehicle save as per specification components as they left the factory as a complete unit. Championship Regulations [5.8.1.ii], [5.8.1.iii] and [5.8.1.iv]. Only engine block codes KR may be used.. Specifically aluminium components may not be replaced by steel xvii) The fitment of a solid front engine mount is allowed. components (or visa versa) and no component may be replaced by xviii The air filter is free but must be of OEM design and size and any composite material or alloys that include any element of fitted in the original location. The induction system must be of Titanium or Magnesium. standard specification for the vehicle and be retained in its entirety. The air box may be modified on the atmospheric side of the air filter. vii) No alterations to suspension geometry are permitted, other than that available on the standard car and as per Championship xix) The original ECU must be used without any additional form of Regulations [5.8.1.i], [5.8.1.ii], [5.8.1.iii] and [5.8.1.iv]. electronic engine management. The 16 valve ECU can have a modified rev limit crystal fitted. The fuel system must remain as 7 Transmissions standard, modifications to the fuels system are prohibited. The fuel system must only provide fuelling for 4 injectors. Modifications to the MOTORSPORT UK Regulations [J 5.11] applies cold start injector to run at full or partial throttle are prohibited. i) Only gearbox/differential unit “020” as supplied with approved xx) All cars must use the standard exhaust manifold as fitted to the engines in the Mk 2 Golf GTI range is permitted. Gearbox Codes for right hand drive models and may not be modified in any way. The the 16V are 2Y and AGB. remainder of the exhaust system is free provided that it exits at the rear of the car and is compatible to MOTORSPORT UK noise ii) Gear ratios must be as supplied with the gearbox in production regulation [J 5.17]. form. For reference, the standard forward ratios for the 16V are 3.455, 2.118, 1.444, 1.129, 0.912 (Final Drive 3.667) 6 Suspension iii) Gearbox mounting and location points must be retained and used as intended by the manufacturer. MOTORSPORT UK Regulations [J 5.5] applies iv) Only the standard differential is to be used, modifications to the 6.1 Modifications permitted but not mandated standard differential are prohibited other than replacing the crown wheel and pinion rivets with bolts. Limited Slip Differentials of any i) The front suspension top mount can be changed for a standard form are prohibited. item from a Mk2 Golf G60, Mk3 Golf VR6 or Corrado VR6 v) Gear Selecting Rods are Free ii) Spring rates and damper manufacturer are free subject to 8 Electrics Championship Regulation [5.8.2]. Dampers can be height, bump and rebound adjustable only. Three way Damping and remote reservoirs 8.1 MOTORSPORT UK Regulations [J 5.14] applies and the following are prohibited. i) The standard heater/demisting mechanism shall be retained, not iii) All bushes must be of standard dimensions but may be modified in any way and shall be in full working condition. substituted for polyurethane items of the same design and size as the original item. These bushes include and are limited to wishbone, ii) The battery size and type is free but must be capable of starting steering rack, front cross member, rear beam, front antiroll bar, rear the car unassisted. Battery fitting location is free, but must be damper upper and lower mountings clamped and secured.

Hot Hatch Championship SPORTING & TECHNICAL REGULATIONS 2021 PUBLISHED VERSION: Page 10 of 11 – issued 19/01/2021 iii) The standard battery clamp is inadequate, when using original As per MOTORSPORT UK regulations [J 5.8] and the following; fitting location, an alternative or additional battery clamp should be used. i) The steering system including rack, tie rods, steering arms, and column shall remain as standard iv) The alternator must remain in its standard configuration and be operational at all times while the engine is running. ii) Steering wheel height may be adjusted by modifying the steering column providing that any materials used are of adequate strength. v) No devices may be added or modified to provide any form of It is strongly recommended that fasteners are regularly checked for traction control, launch control or full- throttle gearshifts. security and tightness. iii) The steering wheel is free within MOTORSPORT UK regulations. vi) Electrical switches can only operate the function for which they were originally fitted into the car for and for no other purpose, with iv) Only steel or single piece aluminium alloy road wheels are the exception of the key-operated starter switch which may be permitted of 15” diameter, maximum width 7J, offset between ET 35 replaced by a starter button. and ET 38. Tyres should not foul the body or chassis when the steering is turned under both static and dynamic suspension load. vii) Exterior lighting must remain standard with the exception of removal of the inner headlights. These must be replaced with wire v) Wheel spacers are permitted provided that they achieve the same mesh. vehicle track as permitted by Championship Regulation [5.12.iv]. Competitors should ensure that wheel bolts are of sufficient length viii) An LED rear rain / fog light to EU or FIA regulation must be to adequately secure each wheel fitted within 100mm of rear window centre line between the top and vi) Wheel hubs may be fitted with studs to accept wheel nuts. bottom of the glass. MOTORSPORT UK Regulation [K 5] applies. Integral fog lights must be rendered inoperative. 11 Tyres

8.2 No modification to any electrical system, other than re-routing Toyo Proxes R888R & Toyo Proxes R888 in 195/50R15 size only. wiring, is permitted with the exception of in car entertainment Tyres must bear the compound mark GG, moulded into the sidewall. systems, including speakers, amplifiers, aerials and “head” units, All other compounds are prohibited and tyres may be tested with a central locking and associated wiring and the rear wash wipe system durometer. It is prohibited to alter the tread pattern of the tyres by which may be removed. As per Bodywork above, electric cutting. mechanisms may be substituted by mechanical. Sunroof mechanisms can be removed. Controls may be repositioned where allowable trim 12 Weights modifications require it (e.g. electric window switches, light switches). Weights are defined as the whole car, including fluids and consumables and the driver in full racing kit. The following redundant electrical items and associated wiring may be removed: The weight is the minimum weight required to be achieved at the i) On-board computers end of each qualification session and each race. ii) Interior courtesy lamps VW Golf GTI Mk 2 16V - 1025KG iii) Boot illumination iv) Glovebox illumination Cars may carry ballast, as per MOTORSPORT UK Regulation [J 5.15], in order to achieve the minimum weights. v) Electric mirror control switch, providing mirror adjustment is still available. If electric mirrors are retained, the control switch need not 13 Fuel Tank/Fuel be permanently installed. vi) Front fog lamps and switchgear. As per MOTORSPORT UK Regulation [Q 19.10] where appropriate. The design and location of the fuel tank shall be as manufacturer’s 9 Brakes specification. i) Fuel Tank type - standard The braking system shall be as standard as fitted to 16V Golf GTi, as ii) Location - standard per MOTORSPORT UK regulation Q19.5 and the following; i) Anti-lock braking systems (ABS) must be removed or disabled. iii) Fuel - Only pump fuel as defined in MOTORSPORT UK General ii) Brake pad material is free but dimensions to remain as original Regulations Nomenclature and Definitions (see Pump Fuel)] may be equipment. used iii) Discs are free but must be one-piece construction, steel, of iv) The standard fuel pump must be used, with no additional pumps original model diameter and use standard callipers. Disc size can be permitted. either the 239mm as fitted to earlier 16V models or the later 256mm v) No swirl tanks or other means of fuel baffling is permitted. version. 14 Silencing iv) Any form of ducting even if it is standard is prohibited and removal of splash guards only are allowed to improve brake cooling. All vehicles shall conform to MOTORSPORT UK Regulation [J 5.17]. v) An adjustable Brake Bias valve may be fitted. However it can only be located in the boot area of the car to prevent adjustments being made by the driver during qualifying or racing. vi) The standard flexible brake lines may be replaced with braided items.

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